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Smith's Bible Dictionary

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I'ra. (watchful of a city).

1. "The Jairite," named in the catalogue of David's great officers. 2 Samuel 20:26.

2. One of the heroes of David's guard. 2 Samuel 23:38; 1 Chronicles 11:40.

3. Another of David's guard, a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh. 2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:28. (B.C. 1046-1014).

Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Ira'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​i/ira.html. 1901.
 
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